3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jonzcustomshop · 01-28-2009, 03:19 AM

I have an 86 blazer that my dad robbed the axles off of. I also have a 89 3/4 ton suburban with a bent frame.
I want to build up the blazer frame with a 66 cab and box I have.
I am wondering if the axles off of the 3/4 ton will just bolt right on? Or the axles and springs?

Ideally if I could use the tranny transfer case, and front driveshaft that would be better too....

Any suggestions- tips?

wak4lyfe · 01-28-2009, 03:31 AM

break out the tape measure lol...only problem i see is you would think the drive lines would be longer on the burb

jonzcustomshop · 01-28-2009, 04:15 AM

I was figuring the rear driveline would have to be made..
also what about shocks/mounts?

wak4lyfe · 01-28-2009, 04:20 AM

welders are a great invention lol

Walts_restoration · 01-28-2009, 09:38 AM

only problem i forese is having a short-short bed, because the blazer wheelbase is shorter than a standard shortbed truck. But, as far as axles go, i beleive a set of 3/4 ton axles have the same leaf perches and distance apart, but dont quote me on this.

Mudder · 01-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Pretty sure the axles will bolt right on. Driveshafts will be the only thing you will have to change.

*FormerMember* · 01-28-2009, 01:03 PM

Everything (including shocks) bolts in, front driveshaft is the same, rear burb shaft is too long.

jonzcustomshop · 01-28-2009, 06:17 PM

thats good news.
yes the bed will be real short.
I am hoping to use this as a plow truck, and I think the short wb will help in the tight spots, the 66 stuff.. just so it will look good while I am doing it

would the 1/2 ton driveshaft out of the blazer bolt up to the 3/4 ton rear, and sub transfer case?

*FormerMember* · 01-28-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

thats good news.
yes the bed will be real short.
I am hoping to use this as a plow truck, and I think the short wb will help in the tight spots, the 66 stuff.. just so it will look good while I am doing it

would the 1/2 ton driveshaft out of the blazer bolt up to the 3/4 ton rear, and sub transfer case?

No, the length is right, joints are wrong... The yokes for the axle and t-case would be 1350 and your driveshaft is 1310. You'd either have to buy different yokes for the t-case and rear end or run a 1310 to 1350 conversion joint. Dana Spicer part number is 5-460X or 1-0134 at Advance Auto parts.

jonzcustomshop · 01-29-2009, 08:24 AM

Hey, thanks for the part #!
looks like I can hit this project with little to no cash outlay

which is the way I like em!

dinotruck68 · 01-29-2009, 09:18 AM

Flat bed???

i would.

01-28-2009, 03:19 AM	#1
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? I have an 86 blazer that my dad robbed the axles off of. I also have a 89 3/4 ton suburban with a bent frame. I want to build up the blazer frame with a 66 cab and box I have. I am wondering if the axles off of the 3/4 ton will just bolt right on? Or the axles and springs? Ideally if I could use the tranny transfer case, and front driveshaft that would be better too.... Any suggestions- tips? Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 01-28-2009 at 03:21 AM. Reason: spelling... words missing...ect...

01-28-2009, 03:31 AM	#2
wak4lyfe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: longview washington Posts: 24	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? break out the tape measure lol...only problem i see is you would think the drive lines would be longer on the burb

01-28-2009, 04:15 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? I was figuring the rear driveline would have to be made.. also what about shocks/mounts?

01-28-2009, 04:20 AM	#4
wak4lyfe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: longview washington Posts: 24	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? welders are a great invention lol

01-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#5
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? only problem i forese is having a short-short bed, because the blazer wheelbase is shorter than a standard shortbed truck. But, as far as axles go, i beleive a set of 3/4 ton axles have the same leaf perches and distance apart, but dont quote me on this. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-28-2009, 09:47 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? Pretty sure the axles will bolt right on. Driveshafts will be the only thing you will have to change.

01-28-2009, 01:03 PM	#7
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? Everything (including shocks) bolts in, front driveshaft is the same, rear burb shaft is too long. Last edited by FormerMember; 01-28-2009 at 01:04 PM.

01-28-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? thats good news. yes the bed will be real short. I am hoping to use this as a plow truck, and I think the short wb will help in the tight spots, the 66 stuff.. just so it will look good while I am doing it would the 1/2 ton driveshaft out of the blazer bolt up to the 3/4 ton rear, and sub transfer case?

01-29-2009, 08:24 AM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? Hey, thanks for the part #! looks like I can hit this project with little to no cash outlay which is the way I like em!

01-29-2009, 09:18 AM	#11
dinotruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alamo Posts: 104	Re: 3/4 ton axles on a 1/2 ton? Flat bed??? i would. __________________



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